Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Practice Takeaways: Jeremiah Smith Sets Tone + Major Offensive Shift
Release Date: 03/31/2026
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Ohio State is five practices into spring ball — and real trends are starting to emerge.
In this episode, we break down everything from Practice No. 5, including:
👉 Jeremiah Smith’s mindset after a frustrating practice
👉 The HUGE emphasis on yards after catch in the WR room
👉 Why Ohio State’s offense is evolving in 2026
👉 How Julian Sayin fits into the new approach
👉 Transfer WRs Devin McCuin & Kyle Parker adding new dimensions
👉 Brandon Inniss facing a critical jump year
👉 Earl Little Jr. making early impact in the secondary
👉 Freshman WR Brock Boyd turning heads
This isn’t just spring hype — this is a clear shift in how Ohio State wants to attack defenses.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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